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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.53, 1,068.92 and 442.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.53, 1,068.92 and 442.98 is: 611.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.53 : 1,068.92 = 442.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.53/1,068.92 = 442.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.53x = 1,068.92 × 442.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.53x = 473,507.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,507.97/774.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.35

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